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Hotel El Bambú

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Costa Rican Bird Route

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Superior Double Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio
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Standard Double Room, Terrace | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double Room, Terrace | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double Room, Terrace | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Frente de la Plaza Deportes, Puerto Viejo, Heredia, 41001
  • Popular LocationLa Selva Biological Station6 min drive
  • Popular LocationRefugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor7 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Terrace | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Terrace

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Terrace | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Terrace

  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui

In Puerto Viejo .You'll find La Selva Biological Station and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Costa Rican Bird Route and San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • La Selva Biological Station - 6 min drive
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque - 7 min drive
  • San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor - 7 min drive
  • Costa Rican Bird Route - 7 min drive
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Tipico La Carreta - 4 min drive
  • Soda Doña Julia - 9 min drive
  • Comedor de la Estación Biológica La Selva - 7 min drive
  • El Surco Restaurante (Hotel El Bambú) - 1 min walk
  • Soda El Paso, Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui - 10 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Bambú

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Costa Rican Bird Route
Hotel El Bambú offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel El Bambú. Free self parking is available.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Bambú offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. This Puerto Viejo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.

Property is also known as

Bambu Hotel
El Bambu
El Bambu Sarapiqui
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Hotel El Bambu Sarapiqui
Sarapiqui Hotel
Hotel El Bambu Costa Rica/Sarapiqui
Hotel El Bambú Sarapiqui
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Hotel El Bambú Puerto Viejo
Hotel El Bambú Hotel Puerto Viejo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel El Bambú to the airport?

Hotel El Bambú is 61.5 mi (130-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Bambú?

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Bambú on May 12, 2024 start from $94.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel El Bambú have an airport shuttle?

Hotel El Bambú offers an airport shuttle.

Does Hotel El Bambú offer free breakfast?

Yes, Hotel El Bambú offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel El Bambú?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Bambú?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel El Bambú?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel El Bambú have a pool?

Hotel El Bambú features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Hotel El Bambú have a restaurant?

Hotel El Bambú is home to Restaurante El Bambu, which features international cuisine.

Does Hotel El Bambú have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Hotel El Bambú to downtown Puerto Viejo?

Hotel El Bambú is 0.7 mi away from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui.

Hotel El Bambú Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Initially this hotel seems placed on the noisy main road with the dining room open to it. But the rooms are at a distance in the forest. Thus complete silence. The pool was very good and the food excellent. My room had a shower that worked but needed some attention to the head. Having put an expresso machine in the bedroom it seemed odd to only get one capsule when was staying three nights. Staff so helpful. Sarapiqui is an ordinary Costa Rican town away from the main tourist route and thus an experience in itself. White water rafting excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

fred

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Front desk and bar Restaurant service was great. the housekeeping not so good. Never the right towels or other supplies. No hot watert most of the time. Restaurant was excellent. Pleasant setting for rooms away from the street. Saw plenty of birds from my deck. This place is long in the tooth.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is rustic really but very quiet and serves the purpose. The restaurant has good food and friendly staff !! Reception was also friendly. !

8/10 Good

Bradley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised
Just passing through on our way to southeast pleasantly surprised jungle surroundings right in town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you for all, we really enjoy the stay! ;-)
Very nice place, happy staff, unique, we loved the rooms, for my point of view is one of the must beautiful places in Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean air conditioned with restaurant on site. Rooms are on a beautiful walkway above the ground. Enjoyed a night walk with Angel observing local flora, fauna. He was very informative and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The town is very basic with little for the traveler. Hotel was expensive for the level of finish / area, but the staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is nicely situated in the forest. Friendly staff and good restaurant. We stayed in the more upscale part of the hotel in the back and the rooms were dirty. Doors were black with fingerprints, mold in the bathroom and garbage from other guests still under our beds. The bed was not very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017